Flipped+Classroom

Definition: Flipped classroom is similar to hybrid learning, but instead of instruction in class and working online on your own, flipped classrooms offer instruction online, with “homework” activities in the classroom. Essentially, the student views the lecture at home and comes to the classroom for exercise activities and discussions.

Best Practices: The teacher’s role in a flipped classroom is reversed. They are no longer the front-of-the-class instructor, but more of a hands-on role. The best thing to do for a flipped classroom, is to have the activities be student led. This would leave the teacher to be more of an observer to make sure everything is running smoothly and be there for minimal questions. Also, when you have students watch a video, you should have reflective activities so students think about what they learned. If reflection is not a regular part of your classroom, then applying the flipped classroom will not be as effective.

Websites: [|The Flipped Classroom Infographic]- This website does not have an article to read, but shows statistics of the benefits of a flipped classroom. I found this to be an interesting way to present information about flipped classrooms. This website describes what the model does, the framework, and the results showing success before and after a flipped classroom.

[|7 Things you should know about a Flipped Classroom]. – I like this article because it breaks down the most frequently asked questions regarding flipped classrooms. What is it? Lecture and homework elements of a course or reversed. How it works? Pre-recorded lectures followed by in-class exercises. Who’s doing it? Mostly higher education facilities. Why is it Significant? In Class activities, give instructors a better idea if the students are grasping a concept. What are the downsides? There is a lot of preparation required. Where is it going? New tools are being created for out of class portion. What are the implications of teaching? More of responsibility falls on the students.

[|Teachers Use Technology to Flip Their Classrooms]. – This website is a good for teachers interested in doing a flipped classroom. It explains the flipped classroom basis, the model and large scale flipped classroom. It also offers tutorials for those teachers who are interested.